Math/Maths 126: Review of the year - 1712

A conversation about mathematics between the UK and USA from Pulse-Project.org. In a traditional move for the end of December, we attempt a review of the year. In an untraditional move, we choose the year 1712. Catch up with the latest from Christian Goldbach, Sir Isaac Newton, Gottfried Leibniz, John Flamsteed, Brook Taylor, Giovanni Cassini and Abraham de Moivre.